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snek · Mar 20th, 2004, 04:33 PM

Here's some video footage taken from inside a MINI on one of the Autobahn. It's amazing how little traffic there is on this road - how many Americans dream of a commute like this? Notice also how the slower traffic keeps to the right, and even the guy who was passing made a concerted effort to get out of the way of faster traffic approaching from behind. It's also obvious that the driver is an American...

http://www.cmckinney.net/Mini/ToWork.wmv

Restyle · Mar 20th, 2004, 05:35 PM

Nice One, Have to try & fix up a vid in mine sometime

pocket_rocket · Mar 20th, 2004, 05:51 PM

That was a blast.. Europeans are much better drivers than the ego driven Americans..
YES I AM AMERICAN.. We see being passed as a weakness..

Anyhow..was very cool!

Craig

Quote: Originally Posted by Restyle

Nice One, Have to try & fix up a vid in mine sometime

SFJAMES · Mar 20th, 2004, 09:59 PM

very cool, do you do that every morning? I wish we could do that on our roads, the Autobahn seemed pretty smooth. motor on from SF!

Hobbe · Mar 20th, 2004, 10:58 PM

I'm confused....
I don't know if I should listen to Van Halen or the sound from the engine

snek · Mar 20th, 2004, 10:59 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by SFJAMES

very cool, do you do that every morning? I wish we could do that on our roads, the Autobahn seemed pretty smooth. motor on from SF!

It ain't me - someone else posted the video. I wish it was my commute too

andyupnorth · Mar 20th, 2004, 11:11 PM

Glad he can't be prosecuted for the speed but he should be committed for crimes against music for that soundtrack.

Cold Side · Mar 21st, 2004, 12:14 AM

I wish my commute was like that.

I really should do some driving in Germany.

You should also check out this.

Robert-in-Maine · Mar 21st, 2004, 12:25 AM

But 125kph is only 77mph -- not too fast! Pedal to the floor?!

Yeah, loved driving on the Autobahn during my two years.

snek · Mar 21st, 2004, 12:31 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Robert-in-Maine

But 125kph is only 77mph -- not too fast! Pedal to the floor?!

That might have been 125 mph...

Fabio · Mar 21st, 2004, 12:40 AM

It looks like by the tachometer he/she are doing 125mph

Johnny225 · Mar 21st, 2004, 12:54 AM

Man, that's crazy! Wish I could do that! And did you notice how the slower guy in front of him moved to the right? I really wish California drivers were that nice!

stryder · Mar 21st, 2004, 01:38 PM

Its not a question of being nice, I'm sure someone from Germany will explain the exact details, but its the law to 'drive right' just because there's no speed limits doesn't mean there aren't traffic laws. Following too closely, driving in the left lane and a few other things are all big offences.

If the US enforced laws + had a better driver education program, perhaps more roads would be like that. I rode with a coworker to another plant of ours in Erie PA. (About 80 miles) with about the same level of traffic, and I think she left the left lane once during the entire trip.

Cold Side · Mar 21st, 2004, 01:53 PM

The left lane is the overtaking lane.....you can't sit in it if someone is behind you. Unless you are driving a white van of course.

It's not a question of politeness, it's just the law.

snek · Mar 21st, 2004, 02:42 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Cold Side

The left lane is the overtaking lane.....you can't sit in it if someone is behind you. Unless you are driving a white van of course.

It's not a question of politeness, it's just the law.

It's the law in many states too:
http://www.mit.edu/~jfc/right.html

Cold Side · Mar 21st, 2004, 02:52 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by snek

It's the law in many states too:
http://www.mit.edu/~jfc/right.html

Still doesn't make you "polite" in my book if you obey the laws of the road.

snek · Mar 21st, 2004, 03:19 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Cold Side

Still doesn't make you "polite" in my book if you obey the laws of the road.

For some reason, US officials are appealing on driver' politness instead of enforcing the law. I guess it's because speeding fines are more profitable....

Aurel · Mar 23rd, 2004, 02:14 AM

There are strict fines on the Autobahn as well for driving "too slow"

Notice also that the driver is not eating, drinking, smoking or applying makeup ... HE IS DRIVING!!!

Great video!

Paul · Mar 23rd, 2004, 02:42 AM

OK, so the speeds aren't nearly the same, but this is my latest video contribution thread: Went for a spin in my 'S' - Videoed it....

Dutchy · Mar 23rd, 2004, 05:51 AM

It's the law here in Australia too, that if you are in an 80Kms/hr or over zone, then you must use the 'left' lane unless overtaking.
I have heard about people being booked for travelling too slowly as well, but doesn't happen nearly enough (20 kms/hr or slower under the posted speed limit).

Mar 20th, 2004, 04:33 PM	#1
snek MINI2 Master Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: out of nowhere... Local Time: 10:01 AM Posts: 2,162 Offline	Video postcard from the Autobahn Here's some video footage taken from inside a MINI on one of the Autobahn. It's amazing how little traffic there is on this road - how many Americans dream of a commute like this? Notice also how the slower traffic keeps to the right, and even the guy who was passing made a concerted effort to get out of the way of faster traffic approaching from behind. It's also obvious that the driver is an American... http://www.cmckinney.net/Mini/ToWork.wmv Know your rights. Support the NMA.

Mar 20th, 2004, 05:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
Restyle Damned My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Shropshire Local Time: 03:01 PM Posts: 4,317 Offline	Nice One, Have to try & fix up a vid in mine sometime In da Wud

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Mar 20th, 2004, 09:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
SFJAMES MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: San Francisco Ca. Local Time: 06:01 AM Posts: 177 Offline	very cool, do you do that every morning? I wish we could do that on our roads, the Autobahn seemed pretty smooth. motor on from SF! Bad Brutus, bad Brutus...

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Mar 20th, 2004, 10:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
snek MINI2 Master Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: out of nowhere... Local Time: 10:01 AM Posts: 2,162 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by SFJAMES very cool, do you do that every morning? I wish we could do that on our roads, the Autobahn seemed pretty smooth. motor on from SF! It ain't me - someone else posted the video. I wish it was my commute too Know your rights. Support the NMA.

Mar 20th, 2004, 11:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
andyupnorth MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Newcastle Local Time: 03:01 PM Posts: 781 Offline	Glad he can't be prosecuted for the speed but he should be committed for crimes against music for that soundtrack. "Do try to keep up Nigel!"

Mar 21st, 2004, 12:14 AM	#8 (permalink)
Cold Side Animal Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Location Location Local Time: 03:01 PM Posts: 12,136 Offline	I wish my commute was like that. I really should do some driving in Germany. You should also check out this.

Mar 21st, 2004, 12:25 AM	#9 (permalink)
Robert-in-Maine ...do you feel lucky? Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Maine Local Time: 09:01 AM Posts: 35 Offline	But 125kph is only 77mph -- not too fast! Pedal to the floor?! Yeah, loved driving on the Autobahn during my two years.

Mar 21st, 2004, 12:31 AM	#10 (permalink)
snek MINI2 Master Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: out of nowhere... Local Time: 10:01 AM Posts: 2,162 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Robert-in-Maine But 125kph is only 77mph -- not too fast! Pedal to the floor?! That might have been 125 mph... Know your rights. Support the NMA.

Mar 21st, 2004, 12:40 AM	#11 (permalink)
Fabio F43i0 My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2004 Local Time: 03:01 PM Posts: 3,833 Offline	It looks like by the tachometer he/she are doing 125mph

Mar 21st, 2004, 12:54 AM	#12 (permalink)
Johnny225 Mr Buttons! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Local Time: 06:01 AM Posts: 845 Offline	Man, that's crazy! Wish I could do that! And did you notice how the slower guy in front of him moved to the right? I really wish California drivers were that nice!

Mar 21st, 2004, 01:38 PM	#13 (permalink)
stryder Sponsor/Moderator/Other Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Cleveland Local Time: 09:01 AM Posts: 3,358 Offline	Its not a question of being nice, I'm sure someone from Germany will explain the exact details, but its the law to 'drive right' just because there's no speed limits doesn't mean there aren't traffic laws. Following too closely, driving in the left lane and a few other things are all big offences. If the US enforced laws + had a better driver education program, perhaps more roads would be like that. I rode with a coworker to another plant of ours in Erie PA. (About 80 miles) with about the same level of traffic, and I think she left the left lane once during the entire trip. Magic 8-ball was correct. All be in awe of Magic 8 ball.

Mar 21st, 2004, 01:53 PM	#14 (permalink)
Cold Side Animal Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Location Location Local Time: 03:01 PM Posts: 12,136 Offline	The left lane is the overtaking lane.....you can't sit in it if someone is behind you. Unless you are driving a white van of course. It's not a question of politeness, it's just the law.

Mar 21st, 2004, 02:42 PM	#15 (permalink)
snek MINI2 Master Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: out of nowhere... Local Time: 10:01 AM Posts: 2,162 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Cold Side The left lane is the overtaking lane.....you can't sit in it if someone is behind you. Unless you are driving a white van of course. It's not a question of politeness, it's just the law. It's the law in many states too: http://www.mit.edu/~jfc/right.html Know your rights. Support the NMA.

Mar 21st, 2004, 02:52 PM	#16 (permalink)
Cold Side Animal Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Location Location Local Time: 03:01 PM Posts: 12,136 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by snek It's the law in many states too: http://www.mit.edu/~jfc/right.html Still doesn't make you "polite" in my book if you obey the laws of the road.

Mar 21st, 2004, 03:19 PM	#17 (permalink)
snek MINI2 Master Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: out of nowhere... Local Time: 10:01 AM Posts: 2,162 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Cold Side Still doesn't make you "polite" in my book if you obey the laws of the road. For some reason, US officials are appealing on driver' politness instead of enforcing the law. I guess it's because speeding fines are more profitable.... Know your rights. Support the NMA.

Mar 23rd, 2004, 02:14 AM	#18 (permalink)
Aurel MINI2 Senior Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: New Amsterdamn Local Time: 10:01 AM Posts: 407 Offline	There are strict fines on the Autobahn as well for driving "too slow" Notice also that the driver is not eating, drinking, smoking or applying makeup ... HE IS DRIVING!!! Great video!

Mar 23rd, 2004, 02:42 AM	#19 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 03:01 PM Posts: 40,555 Offline	OK, so the speeds aren't nearly the same, but this is my latest video contribution thread: Went for a spin in my 'S' - Videoed it....

Mar 23rd, 2004, 05:51 AM	#20 (permalink)
Dutchy MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Nelson Bay N.S.W Local Time: 01:01 AM Posts: 334 Offline	It's the law here in Australia too, that if you are in an 80Kms/hr or over zone, then you must use the 'left' lane unless overtaking. I have heard about people being booked for travelling too slowly as well, but doesn't happen nearly enough (20 kms/hr or slower under the posted speed limit). Sadly INIMINI is gone, but never forgotten.

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